Poorly secured PostgreSQL, MySQL servers targeted by ransomware bot

Users exposing poorly secured PostgreSQL and MySQL servers online are in danger of getting their databases wiped by a ransomware bot, Border0 researchers are warning. The attackers asks for a small sum to return / not publish the data, but those who pa… Continue reading Poorly secured PostgreSQL, MySQL servers targeted by ransomware bot

MariaDB acquires CubeWerx to deliver geospatial capabilities for developers

MariaDB has acquired CubeWerx, for an undisclosed amount. With the acquisition, MariaDB adds cloud-native, scalable geospatial capabilities that the company plans to offer through its fully managed cloud service MariaDB SkySQL. Applications that levera… Continue reading MariaDB acquires CubeWerx to deliver geospatial capabilities for developers

Is higher security a benefit of database migration to the cloud?

MariaDB announced key findings from its survey that shows no one’s staying behind as businesses move forward with database migration to the cloud. Those surveyed included IT Heads, DBAs and software developers, all of whom had some responsibility for t… Continue reading Is higher security a benefit of database migration to the cloud?

SQLmap: identified time-based blind, able to retrieve banner, but cannot retrieve database names, target behind firewall [closed]

I’m trying sqlmap (newest stable version {1.6#stable}).
Here’s my situation & current result:

The target is behind a firewall. Sometimes the firewall blocks my ip & shows a recaptcha.
So it seems that I can’t get reliable result. … Continue reading SQLmap: identified time-based blind, able to retrieve banner, but cannot retrieve database names, target behind firewall [closed]

Secure your databases against opportunistic attackers

If you connect databases / servers to the internet and secure them poorly, you can count on them getting compromised quickly. According to findings by Radoslaw Zdonczyk, Security Researcher at Trustwave SpiderLabs, there will be login attempts even bef… Continue reading Secure your databases against opportunistic attackers